silversmithing
Silversmithing / goldsmithing is the art of making jewelry and objects from silver / gold.
The different silversmithing programs of MOKUME art studies teach the processing of metals, precious and non-precious, and their formation during the manufacture of jewels and objects using various decorative techniques. These techniques come from older or newer time periods and from various places and cultures.
Two 5-semester specializations:
Handmade Jewelry and Jewelry Design
Production Jewelry
4 semesters, attendance of 210 hours per semester, 15 hours per week.
Semiannual part-time attendance of 140 hours, 10 hours per week.
75-90 hour classes, in 5-6 weeks, 15 hours per week.
It is possible to follow individual techniques through seminars. Attendance hours are determined by the learning requirements of each technique.